How to Pronounce "have a roving eye"
expression
HAV uh ROH-ving EYE
hav uh ROH-ving EYE
Definition
To be attracted to people outside of your relationship; to frequently notice or flirt with others even when in a committed relationship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹoʊvɪŋ/ /ˈaɪ
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈəʊvɪŋ/ /ˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh ROH-ving EYE
UK
hav uh ROH-ving EYE
Listen in Context
Mark has a roving eye even though he's married.
If you have a roving eye, relationships can be difficult.
My friend warns me not to have a roving eye.
You can always spot someone who has a roving eye at parties—they just can't help checking everyone out.